Goldfinch

[Scott Frye]

Lesser Goldfinch at Gilbert Water Ranch (Gilbert, Arizona)

1/2000 at f7.1 and ISO800
Bigma at 500mm
Canon 40D

[Steve Canuel]

I like the angle of the perch and how the bird is grabbing on to it and bridging the angle (hope that makes sense). I like the flowers heads and how he appears to be pulling them toward him. Nice BG too. It seems there may have been just a tiny bit of motion in the bird's head as it seems a little less sharp than the rest of image.

[Stu Bowie]

Super comp and pose, and I like the flowery perch. Good light and detail, and I like the BG too.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Does seem a bit soft. Great BG and comp. Just a little shadow on the top of the head as well.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the eye contact, perch and BG. I would sharpen the bird more and find the shadow on the back of the head a bit distracting.